Tips on Sending Food to African Tribes

Sporadic famines throughout Africa spark many individuals to send food to African tribes.  Many regional farms suffer due to drought and a lack of resources.  Ultimately, the local farms fail because there are fewer buyers of their crops because many organizations and individuals buy foreign food.  It is essential to balance sending necessary food to Africa while maintaining the viability of local farmers.

Problems

• It is very expensive for individuals to purchase and transport and distribute food to African tribes.


• Local farmers suffer when their product is undersold or not purchased by organizations and individuals.


• Most organizations do not allow contributors to donate to a specific cause or tribe.


• There is an underlying lack of investment in the majority of Africa’s population that live in rural agricultural communities.

Solutions

• Research several non-profit organizations that specialize in supplying food to African tribes.


• Choose an organization that balances your desire to help famine stricken people and maintains a history of granting responsibly


• Search for charities that specialize in supporting Africa’s local agriculture and donate.


• Support organizations that provide direct aid to impoverished communities. 


• Contribute to nonprofits that provide crop management education, livestock and seed grants, and access to resources necessary to increase the productivity of local farms in Africa.